UGC NET Sociology

Bronisław Malinowski (1884-1942): Founding Father of Modern Social Anthropology Bronisław Malinowski, a Polish-British anthropologist, revolutionized ethnographic research through his pioneering functionalist approach and immersive participant observation methodology. Often regarded as the “father of social anthropology,” Malinowski shifted anthropology from speculative, armchair theories to empirical fieldwork, emphasizing the study of cultures as integrated systems serving human needs. His groundbreaking research in … Read more